Forehead support for facial mask

a head support and mask technology, applied in the direction of headwear caps, respirators, hats, etc., can solve the problems of unduly hard pressure on the wearer's nose, mask movement on the wearer's face, wearer's inability to see where to place his or her fingers, etc., to achieve the effect of maintaining the necessary strength, easy compression, and easy compression
US20050155605A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-07-21RESMED LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
RESMED LTD
Publication Date
2005-07-21
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The present invention discloses an adjustable forehead support for a nasal or full-face mask wherein the forehead support may be adjusted for the different shapes and sizes of a facial profile. The forehead support utilizes a dual-arm system that adjusts the position of the forehead support vis-a-vis the mask and / or airflow tube. The angle of the mask to the face may be adjusted with the present invention.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention generally relates to an improved comfort device to be used with a nasal mask. In particular, the device is useful in combination with masks which are used for the treatment of respiratory conditions and assisted respiration. The invention assists in fitting the mask to the face as well.

[0003] 2. General Background

[0004] Nasal masks are commonly used in the treatment of respiratory conditions and sleep disorders by delivering a flow of breathable gas to a patient to either assist the patient in respiration or to provide a therapeutic form of gas to the patient to treat sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea. These nasal masks typically receive a gas through a supply line which delivers gas into a chamber formed by walls of the mask. The mask is generally a semi-rigid mask which has a face portion which covers at least the wearer's nostrils. Additionally, the mask may be a full face ma...

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